Thursday, December 29, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Christmas Party


St. Thomas' will have its annual Christmas Party - Friday night, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Ed and Pay Ryland - 107 Raymond Drive, Monroe.

Please bring a dish to share and a $10 gift per person to share!

See you there for food, fun, fellowship, and Christmas cheer!

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Ladies Night Out Christmas Party


Join the women of the church on Sunday night, The Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, ffor our Ladies' Night Out Christmas Party. We will meet at the home of Ann Ryland, 3801 Gouville Drive, Monroe. Bring a $10 gift to exchange and food to share Hope to see you all!

Friday, October 14, 2016

A Beautiful Gift!


A beautiful gift from the nursing staff at St. Francis Medical Center! Come sit and say a prayer.

Friday, October 7, 2016

Hardtner Auction Baskets

St. Thomas donated these two baskets for Hardtner's 75th Anniversary Silent Auction.


Bayou DeSiard Basket - Landry Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Landry Vineyard’s Blackberry Merlot, Divine Icy Wine Frozen Delight, Two Red Wine Glasses, Cheese Spread Assortment, Wine Bottle Topper, Metal Episcopal Church Welcomes You License Plate, Original St. Thomas’ “No Doubt About It” Cookbook, ULM Canterbury T-Shirt, Photo Note Card by Archdeacon Bette Jo Kauffman.  


Geek Crate - Bluetooth Keyboard (iPhone, iPad, Android or PC), Power Outlet Strip, 16 GB USB Cross Flash Drive, USB Micro to Female USB Adapter, iPhone to Female USB Adapter, Bendy USB LED Light, USB Hub Man, USB Multi Card Reader, Endust Electronics Wipes, USB Mini Fan, PlayStation-style USB Controller (PC, Android, etc.), 8GB Micro SD Card and Adapter, and MORE!

Thanks to everyone!

Friday, September 30, 2016

One More Reminder!


Please join us on the bayou for the 61st annual St. Thomas BBQ.  
Saturday, October 1st -  5:30-7:30 p.m.
3706 Bon Aire Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 

:-)  In a completely unrelated item - St. Thomas's will hold our annual blessing of the animals on Sunday Morning, October 2 at the 10:00 a.m. celebration of Holy Eucharist. Bring your pets!

Saturday, September 24, 2016

ULM BBQ Ad ;-)


BBQ Time!

61st Annual St Thomas' BBQ
Please join us on the bayou for the 61st annual St. Thomas BBQ.  The event will be held Saturday, October 1st from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
 
Our menu includes chicken, pork loin, sausage, baked beans, potato salad, and homemade desserts – the fun includes music and a cakewalk. 

The cost is $15 per ticket or 5 for $50. Students with ID will be $5. Tickets can be purchased from the church or at the BBQ. All proceeds will go to our community outreach this year. 

This is an opportunity for good food, fun and fellowship.  If you have any questions, please call and leave a message at 318-343-4089. St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is located at 3706 Bon Aire Drive on beautiful Bayou DeSiard, here in Monroe.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Ladies' Night Out Reminder

Join the women of the church on Wednesday night, September 21, following the 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist for our Ladies' Night Out. We will meet at the West Monroe location of Avocado's Restaurant - 205 Constitution Drive, (restaurant row) for food, fun and friendship. Hope to see you all!

Saturday, September 3, 2016

St Thomas Monthly Potluck

Please join us this Sunday, September 4, after church on the Sun Porch for our monthly potluck.  Bring your favorite dish to share. 

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Mark Your Calendars Now!

Get these important dates on your calendar now join us!


  • Blessing of the Backpacks - August 28 


  • Susan Socha will present "Louisiana Tax Structure" on September 11 after church


  • Ladies Night Out - September 21 - after the 5:30 Eucharist, the women will head out to Cheniere Shack in West Monroe, 7975 Cypress Street - for fun and fellowship



  • Pre-Convention Meeting of the Monroe Convocation - September 25 at Grace Episcopal Church


  • St. Thomas' Annual B.B.Q - October 1 - Delicious food on the beautiful bayou!

The Archdeacon Awarded for Excellence!

Our Archdeacon recognized for excellence! (Like we didn't know!?!) ;-)




Read all about it here.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Ways to help...

The News Star had a great article by Hope Young on how to help flood victims in south Louisiana - You can find it here.


You can also make financial donations to St. Thomas', the Diocese of Western Louisiana or Episcopal Relief and Development (E.R.D.) - mark your donations with "Louisiana flood relief." Remember that E.R.D. provided the monies that helped us during our recent floods!

And, of course, pray, pray, pray! Reach out in love to those you know in that part of the state!

Thursday, July 21, 2016

VBS 2016

Story: Fish for breakfast on the beach with Jesus!



VBS 2015

Multi-colored fish in a bottle! Hmmm, wonder if tonight's story features fish? One or many?? 



VBS 2016

The Snack Shack is suspiciously quiet. Oh, pizza!! #VBS2016 




Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

VBS 2016

Tonight's story: John baptized Jesus because it's "the right thing to do."


VBS 2016

Blue sky and sand to frame a Surf Shack memory.


VBS 2016

Charades: Being a tornado!



Plotting to stump the crew!


VBS 2016

Tonight's fare: Burgers, watermelon & cookies.



Kitchen crew!